Strong’s H4522

מַס

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mac

Pronunciation

mahs or mees

Definition

Forced labor, tribute, levy, taskwork

Meaning

a burden, a tax in the form of forced lab

Usage

The term "mas" or "mis" refers to a system of forced labor or a levy imposed on a population. It is often used in the context of labor that is extracted by a ruling power from its subjects, typically for public works or as a form of tribute. This concept is seen in the context of ancient Near Eastern practices where conquered peoples were often subjected to such labor.

Bible references

Genesis 49:15;Exodus 1:11;Deuteronomy 20:11;Joshua 16:10;Joshua 17:13;Judges 1:28;Judges 1:30;Judges 1:33;Judges 1:35;2 Samuel 20:24;1 Kings 4:6;1 Kings 5:13;1 Kings 5:13;1 Kings 5:14;1 Kings 9:15;1 Kings 9:21;1 Kings 12:18;2 Chronicles 8:8;2 Chronicles 10:18;Esther 10:1;Proverbs 12:24;Isaiah 31:8;Lamentations 1:1